Qa Tech 1

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job Summary This position is responsible for coordinating the sampling, analyzing, and reporting of laboratory data. Maintain quality assurance, good laboratory practices, USDA PEPRL status, and other programs to support the SQF certification at the processing facility(s). Duties And Responsibilities Coordinates outside lab testing and customer samples, as necessaryMaintains cleanliness of lab: clean, sweep and other housekeeping requirementsMaintains quality assurance laboratory programs and good laboratory practicesBecomes proficient and perform laboratory test methodsMaintains test result databasesTracks supply inventoryAssists with employee trainingFollows preventative maintenance schedule for calibration and cleaning of lab equipment and environmentCollects data, analyzes, compiles, distributes and presents reports as neededReports and takes necessary action to prevent/control food safety and food quality risksFollows, verifies, and takes appropriate actions to ensure the integrity & sustained certification of the SQF SystemGenerates Certificates of Analysis for customersCreates and reviews procedures for laboratoryPerforms shelf life studies on finished productCompletes training and provides support, as necessary, for other Quality positions within the organizationCreates PO requests for laboratory supplies and services Backup A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences or vacancies; refer to Rembrandt Foods site-specific facility back-up matrix on file. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Attention to detailAbility to read, understand, and effectively communicate verbally and in writingPublic relations skills and phone etiquetteIndependent self-starterStrong team work skillsAbility to problem solve: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsPublic relation skills and phone etiquetteComputer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, InternetMath Skills: logical/analytical, percentages, fractions, algebraFluent in speaking, reading, and writing English Preferred Associates degree or 2+ years’ experience in quality environment, or equivalentComputer Skills: , PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Equipment Company issued PPELaboratory Equipment for analytical, microbiological, and functionality testing Universal Expectations Follows all Safety, Bio-Security, Environmental, and Animal Welfare ProceduresEnsures compliance with and follows all OSHA and REI safety regulations and proceduresEnsures that all care is provided with respect to customer, client and co-workers’ rightsEnsures a safe and clean work environmentMaintains confidentialityAdheres to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasksTakes appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system.Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party auditsPerforms other tasks as assigned